Moisture in the Atmosphere
GEOG/ENST 2331 – Lecture 9 Ahrens: Chapter 4 Last lecture Atmospheric mechanics PGF, gravity, Coriolis effect, friction Geostrophic winds Cyclones and anticyclones Moisture in the Atmosphere Hydrologic cycle Changes of phase Humidity Adiabatic processes Humidity and comfort Hydrologic Cycle
Ahrens: Figure 5.1 Phases of water
Ahrens: Fig. 4.3 Changes of phase Evaporation Liquid molecules break free to become gaseous Surrounding material becomes cooler